FORM, FUNCTION, SENSE AND VALUE (CCM)
PROFESSORS: JOSÉ DE LA O, PIER PAOLO PERUCCIO, OSCAR MIRANDA
POST-COLONIAL OBJECTS
The Post Colonial Objects project addresses the emotional needs derived from colonial heritage in Mexico, exploring how design can be a means to question and reimagine our relationship with functionality and symbolism. Design students work with anodized aluminum and mechanical joints to create para-functional objects, where function becomes a form of expression, challenging traditional Western paradigms. These artifacts not only serve practical purposes, but also invite reflection on identity and cultural autonomy in a postcolonial context.
Inspired by critical and speculative design, this approach uses objects as platforms to question established hierarchies and encourage dialogue about the historical narratives that shape Mexico. The results transcend the utilitarian, proposing an aesthetic that celebrates the complexity of our history and opens paths towards a deeper understanding of national identity through design.
abanico de la eterna fragilidad
Aline Cabrera
Mexico has the beliefs that women should be at home because they are considered fragile and submissive. At the same time, it is considered that the evil lies in her for giving up on life. The Mexican woman justifies the man's actions that violate her by softening her suffering.
This fan seeks to represent the visibility of women's suffering; From its shape it allows you to see through it to observe the true reactions of the woman at any moment of her daily life.
brújula económica
Sebastián Arroyo
Social movements in Mexico that initially sought freedom were diverted by foreign influences, thus hindering the development of an authentic national identity in both the economic and political spheres.
The Economic Compass symbolizes the need for values and needs, avoiding replicating foreign models.
armonía
Soo Min Brenda Lee Lee
The Armonía wind chime set represents the duality in Mexican identity, displaying two contrasting facets: one embodies the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, while the other represents the word "La Chingada".
Through sounds, colors and figures, these chimes manage to transmit this complex duality present in Mexican culture.
No te lo aguantes
Alondra Ruiz Vásquez
It is a manual coffee grinder that represents vulnerability. The man who feels this way can be perceived as weak, fragile, helpless and weak. With this work I sought that the object could represent the process that involves showing a feeling and “not holding on.”
This function and process is fulfilled since the mill is an object that serves to contain and with the correct stimulus releases.
¿QUé traes?
Alejandra Arano
In Mexican culture, the party allows the Mexicans to free themselves from worries and express in an exaggerated or ridiculous way, something they rarely do in their daily life. This coat rack offers a moment of humor for everyday life, creating a space for that fun self-expression outside of the party.
ya merito
Ian Xavier López
Ya Merito commemorates the resilience and resistance of the working class in Mexico. Made up of a series of stackable piggy banks that have a slot the diameter of a 10 peso coin. This project represents the hopeful accumulation of the Mexican people, who work tirelessly, hoping that one day, their lives will be different.
More than an artifact, it is a tribute.
¿Quién te protege hoy?
Daniela Rodríguez
This piece arises from the need of Mexicans to disengage from our responsibilities, where it is expected that the divinity will solve our problems. Hence sayings like "Let it be what God wills". Being in a surrendered society, without aspirations, thinking that everything is out of our control as we feel inferior to outsiders. This piece gives us the power to protect ourselves, besides being protected spiritually just by wearing it.
reloj de arena
Salvador Espinosa
The Mexican tends to face death with a mixture of solemnity and joy by accepting it as an integral part of the human experience.
A hourglass which represents the finitude of time and the inevitability of death. When we look at it, we are faced with the fleeting glimpse of life, reminding us of the importance of valuing every moment of our existence.
Exprimidor Rudo y Técnico
Sebastian Villa
Mexicans view life as a struggle, leading to a diminished appreciation for both individual effort and the value of life itself. This perspective can hinder personal growth, social development, and general well-being. This juicer seeks to represent the effort that Mexicans experience in their daily lives, and tries to reward them with an orange juice.
cucharón
Daniela Spindola
Social hierarchies persist as sources of division and inequality. Cucharón symbolizes resistance to these oppressive structures by promoting the equitable serving of all. Its role in distributing food evenly becomes a powerful metaphor for addressing social disparities and pursuing equality and justice in the distribution of resources and opportunities.
Nuestra cerradura
Paola Zárate
Nuestra Cerradura (Our Lock) speaks about the masks with which we close ourselves before society, it is a demonstration of how we hide ourselves in order to be “approved” by others.
That's why this lock has an unconventional key that doesn't look like one. Well, we ourselves have that key to be able to open up and be authentic to ourselves, but we don't use it because we don't believe it is a key.
Itacate
Diego Sandoval
A cutlery set made to accompany the mexican daily life, intended to provoke a space and time to share sorrows and joys, freeing us from the imposed norms in our culture. The knife and fork turn the lunch into an intimate experience by offering the opportunity to split and share our food.